Teamwork and the Bottom Line Groups Make A Difference

"Of group conformity pressure effectsImplications for managers; 5: The Mature Work Group; The group's structure; How the membership mix affects cohesion; Importance of group's overall status in organization; Group size, job satisfaction, and cohesion; Why small is better; Group physical boundaries and cohesion; Group psychological boundaries and cohesion; Communication patterns and cohesion; The participation principle; Unique vocabulary and cohesion; Productivity is limited by group process; The group's informal contract; Reasons for process loss; Implications for managing change."@en
"This volume is based on extensive research findings and the author's observation that successful managers are people who understand the dynamics of group interaction and can use that understanding effectively to motivate members of their group to achieve important goals. Blending theory, research, and practice, the book emphasizes a ""management through teamwork"" strategy in task groups that increases both the quality and quantity of goods and services, improves decision making, and is beneficial to their members. While closely linked to a large body of applied research evidence, Tea."@en